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Inflation reaches 3% in May/ Rate touches Bank of Albania's target, prices continue to rise
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Fusion42 · 1 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Inflation in Albania rose to 3% in May, reaching the Bank of Albania's target and driven mostly by transportation, energy, housing costs, and food. The Bank of Albania may tighten monetary policy by raising interest rates if inflation persists.
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You face rising costs in transport, energy and housing as inflation ticks up in Albania. The Bank of Albania’s next move could squeeze your cash flow by hiking interest rates.
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